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St. Joseph is honored at Atlanta parish with richly decorated altar.
We are blessed with many members who claim New Orleans and Louisiana as their birthplace. Here’s a little about the tradition of St. Joseph altars: “Sicilian immigrants brought the tradition to New Orleans, where, today, St. Joseph Day altars continue. The altars are laid out with…
Lent is a time to refocus. Start the season with us. Today.
A look back at Ash Wednesday
Join us for Ash Wednesday on March 1. Ashes will be distributed at 8:30 a.m. and at Mass at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there. Meanwhile, take a look at our parishioners from the past.
Gathering & sending to serve the community
As our parish prepares for the ongoing wave of promotional communication for the Atlanta Community Food Bank 2015 “Hunger Walk/Run” on Sunday, March 15th at 2 p.m. at Turner Field, let us take a moment to pause and reflect on the blessing in the increased level of unified community engagement that…
Come get your fish dinner
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Health Ministry Lenten Fish Dinners 928 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Adamski Hall Atlanta, GA 30310 Friday, April 11 LUNCH 11:30 am – 2 pm SUPPER 4 pm – 8 pm CALL IN ORDERS – 470-774-7529 DINNER: ADULT PLATE – $7.00 CHILD PLATE – $3.50 Grilled or Fried Fish — Broccoli — Cornbread Choice of…
Lent at St. Anthony of Padua
The 40-day season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. It is a time of the church year when Catholics are called to focus on: Giving alms Fasting Praying It is a time to hear the Word of God, to convert, to prepare for and remember Baptism, to be reconciled with God and one’s neighbour, and of more frequent recourse to the “arms of Christian…
“Yes, music is a powerful creation”
As a liturgical musician I often get the chance to think about how music is such a great gift from God. Music has the ability to change the mood of a room. Bright majestic sounding pieces and uplift and inspire listeners. A dark haunting melodious spiritual can cause one to reflect on past events…